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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 3 October Published every Thursday
Lead story

Radian completes taxi tests of prototype flight vehicle

Radian's engineering team focused on tuning the flight control systems and assessing the alignment of the real-world data to analytical predictions. The prototype was fitted with various telemetry systems.

3 October 2024
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PFV01, a prototype with the same aerodynamic profile as Radian's AV09 design iteration, performed a series of pitch-up manoeuvers and short hops, collecting critical data from integrated telemetry systems.
PFV01, a prototype with the same aerodynamic profile as Radian's AV09 design iteration, performed a series of pitch-up manoeuvers and short hops, collecting critical data from integrated telemetry systems.
MT-Propeller has now opened three new buildings (the big ones in the middle of the picture).

MT Propeller expands capacity with three production buildings

In the newly built production facilities, all metal parts for MT-Propellers can now also be manufactured at the headquarters, providing short transport distances and greater flexibility.

3 October 2024
More news – Rotors & Propellers

Lilium powers on all-electric jet ahead of first flight

MSN 1 will be Lilium’s lab test aircraft, or “ironbird”. It will be a fully functional aircraft and key asset for the certification program, being used to prove safety of flight and compliance with airworthiness requirements.

3 October 2024
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Yves Weerts (CEO and President of Weerts Group) and Nico Neumann (COO of Deutsche Aircraft).

Deutsche Aircraft partners with Weerts for D328eco's assembly line

The line will incorporate cutting-edge technologies and processes, ensuring a 100% digital and paperless production environment. Automated and driverless transport systems will streamline operations.

3 October 2024

Venus unveils groundbreaking detonation ramjet engine

The VDR2 combines the high thrust and efficiency of the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) with the high efficiency cruise of a Ramjet, and will take flight in Venus' hypersonic flight test drone in 2025.

3 October 2024
More news – Rockets & Scramjets
Toyota Motor Corporation Operating Officer Tetsuo “Ted” Ogawa and Joby Aviation's founder and CEO, JoeBen Bevirt, strengthen their relationship with Toyota’s announced $500m investment in Joby, marked by a formal signing ceremony at Toyota’s North American regional headquarters in Plano, Texas.

Toyota to invest $500 million in Joby Aviation

Toyota engineers now work side-by-side with the Joby team in California, and, in 2023, the two companies signed a long-term agreement for Toyota to supply key powertrain and actuation components.

3 October 2024
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Edition of 26 September 2024

Testing continues apace as Raider lives up to digital promise

Northrop Grumman's CTF team has demonstrated it can execute multiple flight test events within the span of a week. The company's digital ecosystem is enabling test data analysis, updates and rapid return to flight test.

26 September 2024
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Edition of 19 September 2024

Heart reveals innovative hybrid-electric demonstrator

Most aircraft designs locate the nacelle under the wing, but Heart’s are centred on the wing and designed for a vortex generation at a high angle of attack, reducing deterioration in wing performance.

19 September 2024